Oahu Weather Forecast for August 19, 2026
Trade winds weaken today into the latter half of the week as a trough passes northeast of the islands. The trough also brings an increase in moisture that will...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for August 19, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will continue declining through midweek as south swell fades. Another long period south swell generated from gales just south and...
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Oahu News:
Hurricane Lala ravages ‘southernmost bake shop’ in U.S., the beloved Punaluʻu Bake Shop, marking a significant loss for locals and tourists alike. In response, $6M in emergency funding approved for Lala recovery, says Sen. Schatz, aiming to support infrastructure repairs across the islands. Meanwhile, most of Maui and Oahu have had power restored, though Hawaii Island may face outages for up to two weeks. Adding to public safety concerns, a new tropical cyclone has a 90% chance of developing southeast of Hawaii, prompting officials to urge residents to prepare. On a different note, HPD arrested a suspect and seized gambling machines during a Kapolei raid, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts. Finally, four women were injured in a ceiling collapse at Happy Days restaurant in Kaimuki, leading to a partial building closure.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for August 20, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will remain slightly below average through Thursday. A long period south-southwest swell generated from gales just south and east...
Hilton appoints Jon Gersonde as Managing Director of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Hilton announced the appointment of Jon Gersonde as managing director of Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
Maui OED announces grant opportunities for financial literacy, student and youth travel
Two Fiscal Year 2027 grant-funding opportunities — a new Financial Literacy Program focused on strengthening County grantees, small businesses and community members, as well as a second round of Student and Youth Travel funding for Hāna, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi – are available, the County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED) announced.
Maui residents and businesses asked to report Lala damage
The County of Maui Office of Recovery and Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are encouraging residents and businesses to report storm damage to private property from Tropical Storm Lala to help officials document the extent of damage and support recovery efforts.
County Water Supply crews continue working across Maui to restore water service after Lala
In Upcountry, a massive number of downed trees along Olinda and Piʻiholo roads have caused waterline breaks in multiple locations and blocked access to water treatment facilities. Access to the facilities has since been restored, but crews continue to work through the extensive debris and damage.
Kaua‘i News
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 20, 2026
Trade winds weaken Thursday as a surface trough passes over the islands. The trough also brings an increase in moisture that will produce an uptick in shower...
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 20, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will remain slightly below average through Thursday. A long period south-southwest swell generated from gales just south and east...
Public advised by state about recall of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Outshine Fruit Bars products
The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.
Island of Hawai‘i News
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Hawaiʻi County non-emergency operations resume, offices reopen Wednesday
About 24,000 customers still were without power as of 7 p.m. Tuesday but the company expects 95% to be online by Friday.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 20, 2026
Trade winds weaken Thursday as a surface trough passes over the islands. The trough also brings an increase in moisture that will produce an uptick in shower...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 20, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will remain slightly below average through Thursday. A long period south-southwest swell generated from gales just south and east...
